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Travel Warnings and AdvisoriesThese days, you're probably not planning a trip to Iraq or
Afghanistan -- the United States and other developed nations are currently
advising citizens against all non-essential travel to these countries. But a
government travel warning doesn't necessarily mean that it's a bad idea to plan
a trip to a particular part of the world. In fact, the governments of the U.S.,
Canada or the U.K. have also released warnings about the following countries:
Thailand, Mexico, China, India and the United States. 1. Is the entire country
affected? In many cases, violence, unrest or natural disasters are confined
to a particular region while the rest of the country is still safe and welcoming
to tourists. (For example, Britain's recent travel alert for the U.S. cautioned
visitors against traveling in Gulf Coast states during hurricane season.) 2. Check in. Leave a copy of
your itinerary with trusted family or friends at home so that they know where
you're supposed to be and when. If possible, schedule a few stops at
Internet cafes while you're on the road -- that way you can make contact
with worried loved ones and keep up with any news stories that might affect your
travels.
Links and information concerning the Swine Flu outbreak:WHO Epidemic and Pandemic Alert & Response link: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html WHO Pandemic Alert Levels Website: http://bit.ly/SZACp Google World Swine Flu Influenza Map: http://bit.ly/P2mcc Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDCemergency @CDCemergency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H1N1 Swine Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/. US Government Pandemic Link: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ U.S Department of State, International Travel: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4488.html "Safety means there is no limit to the amount of effort justified to prevent the recurrence of one accident"
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A brief call to your airline can go a LONG way towards making your airplane ride smooth and can eliminate any problematic surprises! Find Your Airline in our Air Travel Directory.
Always call ahead and let the
airline know you are traveling with small children. Most airlines will help you
to plan accordingly and offer special conveniences:
o Extra time to board and un-board the airplane
o Select special seating near the bathroom and not near the emergency
exit
o Special meals for children
What else to ask your airline
about:
o Approved child restraints
o Stroller acceptability and storage requirements
o In flight entertainment for children (Movies, games, etc)
o Is there a changing table in the airplanes lavatory?
o Dirty Diaper / Waste Disposal on the airplane
o Carryon bags permitted per person
o Does a diaper bag count as a carryon?
o Restrictions on liquid formula
FAA regulations strongly recommend children
under 40 lbs should be put in a child restraint system (car seat)
o Contact your airline to see which car seats are allowed on their
aircraft to ensure you bring the appropriate airplane seat restraint.
o FAA regulations state that children under 2 can sit on a parents lap
with a constraint
Plan to Arrive Extra Early to the Airport
o Allow for time to get through airport baggage check in and airport
security with children
Talk to your children about flying in an airplane. Read books, show them video
or take a family field trip to the nearest airport so they know what to expect
when they you arrive for your flight.
Dress the entire family comfortably, and if possible, in layers in case of
spills.
o If breast feeding, wear discreet nursing clothes in case a feeding
is required on the airplane or in the airport.
o Dress your child in very vibrant and distinctive clothing to avoid
losing sight of your child in a crowded airport.
Pack a change of clothing for you and for your child in your respective
carryon baggage in case of any spills.
Make sure your carry on / diaper bag has everything you would need in a worst
case scenario. Some suggestions are:
o Baby wipes
o Hand sanitizer
o Lotion
o Lightweight changing pad
o Hand towel
o Small bags for dirty diaper / waste disposal
o All childs medications
o Extra set of clothes
o Diapers
o Food/formula, etc
o Anything else you know your baby typically requires (i.e. nose
drops, snacks, favorite rattle, etc)
Consult your pediatrician before flying with a newborn or infant
o Avoid travel within 2 weeks of an ear infection (or other ear
problems)
o Make sure your children are up to date on all vaccinations (and
check to see if your destination requires additional vaccinations)
Print and review the FAA's
Childproof your Flight brochure (pdf). You should also bring this with you
to the airport as you may need to use this document to remind non US based
airlines of some US regulations.
Arriving at the Airport
Make sure you have all of your kids and
baggage when entering the airport.
o Try and check all baggage as soon as possible as this is one less
thing you will have to keep an eye on.
o If old enough, request your children carry their own bags (we
recommend backpacks).
Talk to your children about airport security (X-ray machines, searching their
backpacks, metal detectors)
Prior to boarding your flight, get all potty breaks out of the way while still
in the airport terminal.
On The Airplane
Understand ALL emergency procedures on a
flight that pertain to your child
o Ex. Ask if they have floatation devices for small children
Place some wipes and hand sanitizer into the airplane seat pocket in front of you.
Keep them busy once you are seated on the airplane! Here are a
few suggestions:
o Favorite Snacks
o Coloring & Activity Books
o Preplanned travel games (e.g. guess the fruit, counting games, etc)
o Reading Books
o Portable DVD player (with ear phones)
o Hand held games (with ear phones)
To help with their ears:
o For young children give them a bottle or give them a pacifier (the
sucking will help alleviate the pain)
o For older children have them chew bubble gum
Do your best to maintain your babys routine while in flight.
Do your best! Traveling anywhere with children is never easy, and traveling
with children on an airplane can be the ultimate test of your patients.
o Be prepared to lose things or leave them on the airplane
o Be prepared for exhaustion once your reach your final destination
o Be prepared to keep telling yourself that
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safety of civil aviation
Transportation Security Administration
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Airline safety and security information from the passenger perspective as well as other useful information for the traveling public and aviation professionals, as well as information on recent fatal plane crashes.
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